Introduced last year, the Integra Type R features a
195-horsepower, 1.8-liter, dual-overhead-cam, 16-valve VTEC
inline
4-cylinder engine that puts out more horsepower per liter than
any
other normally aspirated mass-produced engine in the U.S. And,
like
Acura's top-of-the-line exotic sports car - the NSX -the Integra
Type
R features numerous technological innovations that maximize
performance and handling, while providing high levels of safety,
durability and efficiency.

"The Integra Type R really took the automotive press by
storm last
year, showing off its enthusiast appeal," said Rich Thomas,
Acura's
executive vice president and general manager. "Response from
the
public has been overwhelming as well and we are pleased to be
able to
offer this special edition in the 1998 model line up."

Among the Integra Type R's new product changes for 1998
are
updated front and rear facias including new bumper and lighting
designs like the regular Integra models. In addition, the Type R
gains a rear wiper/washer.

One of the Type R's most notable engineering achievements
is its
high-revving VTEC engine. Features unique to the Type R
include
hand-polished intake and exhaust ports and single-port intake
manifold; a larger-diameter exhaust system to allow larger
volume
flow; and a torque-sensitive helical limited-slip differential.

Outstanding cornering response and enhanced braking
performance
also are hallmarks of this limited edition vehicle. These are
made
possible by features such as an overall vehicle weight reduction
by
93 pounds (compared to the Integra GS-R); lower overall vehicle
height (by 15 mm compared to the GS-R) and aerodynamic
refinements -
such as a chin spoiler, wing-type rear spoiler and sculpted side
sills which are body-colored - that result in 30% less lift (Cl) and
1% less drag (Cd); racetrack-calibrated suspension,
high-performance
tires and lightweight aluminum alloy wheels; larger disk brakes
with
performance-oriented calipers; refined Anti-Lock Braking System
(ABS); and a reinforced unit-body structure.

The interior of the Type R also has a distinctly racing look
and
sporty feel. Features include sport-style seats, a special serial
number plate on the center console, a leather-wrapped steering
wheel
and shift knob, carbon fiber-like instrumentation surrounded by
amber-illuminated gauges, and an exclusive Type R ignition key.

Once again the Integra Type R will be available exclusively in
Championship White - to commemorate the company's first-ever
Formula
One racing victory by Ritchie Ginther in the 1965 Mexican Grand
Prix.